A trademark attorney was representing a businesswoman who needed trademark protection for her business. The attorney assigned the task of drafting the initial trademark forms to a paralegal. The paralegal can perform the task if ____________________________________.

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The attorney remains professionally responsible for all work performed by the paralegal. "Legal assistants may perform services for an attorney in the representation of a client, provided . . . [t]he attorney remains professional responsible for all work on behalf of the client." NALA Model Standards and Guidelines for Utilization of Paralegals, Guideline 3. Answer A is the best choice because is reflects the language of Guideline 3. Answers B, C, and D are all inconsistent with the Guidelines.

A Trademark Attorney Was Representing a Businesswoman Who Needed Trademark